Dora Lou Hoskyn

Dora Lou Hoskyn, 73, of Stuttgart, Ark., passed away, Oct. 8, 2016. She was born July 12, 1943, in Brewer, Ark. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Ozella Wilson; and sister, Sue Holcombe. Dora Lou is survived by her husband of 53 years, Thomas Charles (Tommy) Hoskyn; sister and brother-in-law, Syble and Gregory Fischer of Stuttgart; daughter, Angie Hoskyn Carlock of Bryant, Ark.; son and daughter-in-law, Dusty and Susan Hoskyn of Toltec, Ark.; grandchildren and their spouses, Drake and Mandi DePriest, Tanner Chester, Bentley Carlock, Jessalyn Hoskyn, Holdyn Hoskyn, Colyn Hoskyn; and great grandchildren, Braxton, Mia and Kinlee. Dora Lou was a dedicated Christian and active member of Grand Avenue United Methodist Church in Stuttgart for 53 years. She found joy in serving the Lord in whatever capacity was needed and held many positions there. She devoted her life to serving others and used her talents in her community of Stuttgart. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2016, at Grand Avenue United Methodist Church in Stuttgart, with Reverend Allen Hoskyn, officiating. The Committal Service will take place also on Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. at Lone Tree Cemetery Chapel in Stuttgart. Visitation will be on Oct. 10, 2016, from 5-7 p.m. at Turpin Funeral Home in Stuttgart. A special thanks to Dr. Rhonda Gentry, CARTI and Dr. Chris Morgan for their tireless dedication and care during Dora Lou's illness. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Grand Avenue United Methodist Church, CARTI or to a charity of donor's choice. Please go to www.turpin-co.com to sign the online guestbook.